New York City Events April 2012
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April Half Price Tickets:

- Disney's Phineas and Ferb: Live Tour
- New York Yankees: Audi Club Seating
- New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves
- Honestly Abe: Musical About Young Lincoln
- Tango Date for Couples
- Dueling Pianos: Shake, Rattle & Roll
- Fuerza Bruta: Look Up
- Gazillion Bubble Show
- Avenue Q: Tony-Winning Broadway Musical
- Madame Tussauds New York
- Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square
- Regrets: Alexis Bledel (Gilmore Girls) stars in a play about friendship

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Ongoing New York City Events April 2012

Orchid Show at NY Botanical Garden

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11th Annual Tribeca Film Festival 2012

April 18 – 29, 2012
Ticket PreSale: thru April 5, 2012
Public Tickets: April 10, 2012

Tickets usually on sale first to American Express cardmembers, then the public, closer to the opening. Tickets range in price, depending on the event, but some screenings are even lower than a regular priced movie ticket.

Tribeca Neighborhood Guide and Tribeca Hotels

The multi-week Film Festival takes place at various venues, mostly near Tribeca Cinemas, 54 Varick Street and showcases every film genre while attracting blockbuster global celebrities, probably more so than Fashion Week.

Robert De Niro and colleagues founded the Tribeca Film Festival in 2001, following the attacks on the World Trade Center to spur the revitalization of lower Manhattan. The Festival’s mission focuses on assisting filmmakers to reach the broadest possible audience, enabling the international film community and general public to experience the power of cinema and promoting New York City as a major filmmaking center.

Tribeca Hotels: Smyth Tribeca Hotel, Cosmopolitan Hotel, W New York Downtown, Greenwich Hotel (owned by DeNiro), Tribeca Grand Hotel

Film Festival Events: Tribeca Drive-In Screen will be set up behind the World Financial Center along the Hudson. All Tribeca Drive-In programs start at 6 p.m., with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. The movies begin at dusk, about 8:15 p.m.

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New York Yankees Baseball Tickets and Schedule

Our 27-Time and 2009 World Series Champions return to our 4th Season at the new Yankees Stadium. With our favorites, A-Rod and Derek Jeter, there are few things in NYC better than a Yankees game, an old-fashioned hot dog and our new Yankee Stadium - hosting 81 Home Games this season.

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NY Yankees Schedule - Home Games April 2012

Fri, 4/13 vs Angels 1:05pm (Home Opener)
Sat, 4/14 vs Angels 1:05pm
Sun, 4/15 vs Angels 8:05pm
Mon, 4/16 vs Twins 7:05pm
Tue, 4/17 vs Twins 7:05pm
Wed, 4/18 vs Twins 7:05pm
Thu, 4/19 vs Twins 7:05pm
Fri, 4/27 vs Tigers 7:05pm
Sat, 4/28 vs Tigers 4:05pm
Sun, 4/29 vs Tigers 1:05pm
Mon, 4/30 vs Orioles 7:05pm

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April New York City Concerts, Shows, Events

Michael Jackson, Immortal World Tour
  Madison Square Garden
April 3-5, 2012

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Wrecking Ball Tour
  Izod Center (NJ), April 3-4, 2012
Madison Square Garden, April 6 and 9, 2012
On Sale at Ticketmaster

Nickelback
Madison Square Garden
April 19, 2012

New Edition
The Theater at Madison Square Garden
April 21, 2012

More April Concerts and Shows:

Furthur - Beacon Theatre  April 9-18, 2012

Gabriel Iglesias - Radio City Music Hall  April 14, 2012

Creed - Beacon Theatre  April 19-20, 2012

Ron White - Radio City Music Hall  April 21, 2012

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Beacon Theatre    |   Radio City Music Hall   |    Madison Square Garden

MetLife Stadium (NJ)   |   Prudential Center (NJ)  |   Izod Center (NJ)

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New York Knicks Basketball Tickets and Schedule

Catch the Lin-Sanity. The NY Knicks are better than they've been in a long time, thanks to our newest stars Jeremy Lin, Amar'e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony. Tickets start at just $13, with lots of discount options, and their games are the easiest sporting event in NYC to attend. Madison Square Garden, the World's Most Famous Arena, is right in Penn Station, accessible by almost any subway and just two blocks from the Empire State Building. Go NYC style with cheap seats, fast paced sports action, hot dogs and beer and check out the New York Knicks Tickets, Schedule and Directions today!

NY Knicks Schedule - Home Games April 2012

Sun 08 vs Chicago 1:00pm
Fri 13 vs Washington 7:30pm
Sun 15 vs Miami 1:00pm
Tue 17 vs Boston 8:00pm
Wed 25 vs LA Clippers 8:00pm
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New York in One Day Sightseeing Tour

This 5.5 hour tour combines a bus tour with short walks and a boat cruise. It has 3 morning departure times, starting from Times Square and covers Times Square, the World Trade Center Site, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Central Park and Strawberry Fields.

You will see, but not stop, at the Statue of Liberty (Note: the Museum is closed through Sept 2012) and the Empire State Building. More Info: New York in One Day Sightseeing Tour.

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NYC Designer Sample Sales April

NYC Designer Sample Sales are some of our best hidden gems. New Yorkers know how to get almost ANYTHING at a major discount off the retail price!

Most sample sales are announced with only a few days notice, but often, they take place the same time every year. So, no guarantee, but prior April NYC Sample Sales include: Elie Tahari, Rock and Republic, Lori Piana, Kooba, Frette, Sigerson Morrison and Manolo Blahnik.

Stay up to date with this year's sales at NYC Designer Sample Sales.

New York Mets Baseball Tickets and Schedule

Catch NYC's National baseball team in action at Citi Field. Tickets are easy to get and the new Citi Field is one of the best stadiums in all of baseball. Take the easy 30 minute subway from Times Square or Grand Central to Citi Field, grab a burger from Shake Shack and get ready to see some baseball action. Check out the NYC Insider Guide to New York Mets Tickets, Schedule and Directions or go straight to New York Mets Tickets at Citi Field Tickets.

NY Mets Schedule - Home Games April 2012

Thu, 4/5 vs Braves 1:10pm
Sat, 4/7 vs Braves 1:10pm
Sun, 4/8 vs Braves 1:10pm
Mon, 4/9 vs Nationals 7:10pm
Tue, 4/10 vs Nationals 7:10pm
Wed, 4/11 vs Nationals 1:10pm
Fri, 4/20 vs Giants 7:10pm
Sat, 4/21 vs Giants 1:10pm
Sun, 4/22 vs Giants 1:10pm
Mon, 4/23 vs Giants 7:10pm
Tue, 4/24 vs Marlins 7:10pm
Wed, 4/25 vs Marlins 7:10pm
Thu, 4/26 vs Marlins 1:10pm

Top New York City Movie and Television Tours

Take a guided tour of the New York sites you know and love from your favorite TV shows and movies! Choose from the Central Park Movie Sites Walking Tour, Gossip Girl Sites Tour, Sex and the City Hotspots Tour, NBC Studio Tour, Sopranos Sites Tour, New York City Original Rock 'n' Roll Walking Tour and many more!!!

See the NYC Insider Guide Top Picks for Movie and Television Tours.

Broadway, Sports, Concert Tickets Below Retail Price

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• New York Yankees and Mets Baseball
• NY Knicks
• The Fray, Creed, Liza Minnelli, Charlie Daniels Band
• Sister Act, SpiderMan, Phantom of the Opera, Memphis, Mary Poppins, How to Succeed in Business and LOTS more on Broadway

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Spring Spa Week New York City

April 16-22, 2012
Reservations Open: March 12, 2012
Fall 2012: TBD

Every spring and fall, NYC's most coveted spas offer their top treatments for just $50! Get a manicure/pedicure, facial, body scrub, laser hair removal, laser facial and hundreds more treatments at a fraction of the usual value. Appointments book up early, so make sure to jump on the phone when reservations open. See Spa Week for details.

NYC Insider Tip: My favorite spa is Great Jones (above), because of their amazing water lounge, steam and sauna. It is great way to escape to the bustling city, especially in the winter. However, they don't have the best spa week deals anymore. Another great spa that partakes in Spa Week is Elizabeth Arden.

Times Talks - The New York Times Live Interviews

TimesCenter
242 West 41st Street (7th/ 8th Aves)
Tickets usually $30
www.timestalks.com

Now, this is NYC! Times Talks are a diverse series of interviews, in a fairly intimate setting, with world-famous authors, actors, politicians and celebrities (I mean SUPER A-LIST), each facilitated by a New York Times reporter (Master of Ceremonies).

Top picks for March? Robert De Niro, and Mad Men Creator and Cast...top picks for April include Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and John Cusack

Titanic 100 Year Anniversary: Myth and Memory

April 10 - May 16, 2012
South Street Seaport Museum

April 10, 2012, is the one hundredth anniversary of RMS Titanic’s launch on her maiden – and only – voyage and the South Street Seaport Museum will open Titanic at 100: Myth and Memory, an exhibition that examines both the disaster and a century’s worth of fascination with the ship’s dramatic story.

The exhibition features original historic objects and documents from Titanic and her passengers, as well as interactive elements and artifacts that show how the event has been remembered and interpreted in popular culture. More Info: Titanic 100 Year Anniversary: Myth and Memory

Matrix Spread the Love

Thursday April 12th, 2012

Please join Matrix hair care’s Spread the Love graduates for a cut-a-thon to benefit a great cause: Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City!

J. Christopher Salon
43 Seventh Ave (Between 13th and 14th Street)
NY, NY 10011
(212) 929 5505

Cut-a-Thon SPECIALS:
1. Men’s and Women’s Wet Haircuts for $50
2. COMPLEMENTARY Cera Repair Scalp/Hair Treatments
3. Book a SINGLE PROCESS or GLAZE Appointment on the day of for $60

New York City International Auto Show

April 6-15, 2012

Tickets $15 Adult, $5 Child

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center 655 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
(11th/12th Aves, 34th/ 39th St)

Check out concept and future vehicles, ultra luxury sports cars and more. With their cool, new iPhone app, the Auto Show is better than ever. They were the first and largest attended Auto Show in North America, and one of the most popular events in New York City each year, receiving over one million visitors during its 10-day run. Filling the Javits Center with over 1,000 vehicles from major auto manufacturers and more, it is a must see for all auto enthusiasts.

Michael Jackson, Immortal World Tour by Cirque

April 3-5, 2012
Madison Square Garden

A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Michael's creative world and literally turns his signature moves upside down, Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour unfolds Michael Jackson's artistry before the eyes of the audience. Tickets from $130 at Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour or at Ticketmaster.

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New York City April Events 2012

AFFORDABLE ART FAIR - April 18 -22

Largest Easter Egg Hunt in NYC - Saturday, April 7th

Leidy Images NYC Exhibition Opening - April 12th through May 23rd

PurpleStride New York City 5K Run/Walk - April 21, 2012 at 10am

First Book - Childhood Literacy Manhattan Fundraiser - April 5, 2012

Easter Lunch, Brunch & Dinner Cruises aboard Bateaux and Spirit New York

Tastes of the Lower East Side - April 26, 2012, 7pm

Sprout Film Festival NYC - April 27-29, 2012 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC

Archaeological Institute of American Annual Gala - April 25, 2012

Global Yoga Practice NYC Free - Thursdays at 12:15 PM- March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, and May 3rd.

New York Antiquarian Book Fair - April 12 - 15, 2012
Park Avenue Armory (@67th Street). 200 International Exhibitors

Represent Brooklyn Art Exhibition - April 28th to May 19th 2012

NYC Big Apple International arm wrestling championships - April 28, 2012

Children's Musical Theater Adaptation of "The Butterfly" - April 14 - 29

Global Month of Service Project with the City Parks Foundation - April 28

FREE Comedy Improv Show - Monday, April 16 & Monday, April 23 - 8:30 p.m

NYC Photography Exhibition - April 21, 2012

LOHAS New York Networking Reception - April 25

Spring Fling Midnight Yacht Cruise - April 28th

Prior April Events (stay tuned for possible annual updates):

2011 Met Roof Martini Bar Schedule

Yelp Drinks Week - 2012 moved to February/March.
Mon, February 27, 2012 7:00 am - Sun, March 4, 2012 11:30 pm. Get 50% off select cocktails, beer and wine at select NYC venues.

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